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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,112.19, 865,711.80 and 172,272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,112.19, 865,711.80 and 172,272.42 is: 258,421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,112.19 : 865,711.80 = 172,272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,112.19/865,711.80 = 172,272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,112.19x = 865,711.80 × 172,272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,112.19x = 149,138,266,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,138,266,808.56/577,112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,421.62

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